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token

adjective

Done or given as a symbolic gesture rather than something substantial or genuine.

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
T
Ends with
N
Contains
OK
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈtəʊkən

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adjective

  1. Done or given as a symbolic gesture rather than something substantial or genuine.

    “The company made only a token effort to address the complaints.”

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Example Sentences

The company made only a token effort to address the complaints.

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